Jim Bryant wrote:
> 
> Kent Stewart wrote:
> 
> > There are problems with PSes when you use NICs with wake up
> > capability. The NIC may exceed the capability of one of your low
> > amperage voltages.
> >
> > Kent
> 
> How much current can wake-on-LAN take?  I wouldn't think it would be enough to 
>overload a power supply unless it overloaded the -12V
> line which is usually only rated in the mils.  What is the average 12V rating?  5-8 
>amps?  and even more for 5V?  I forget what the
> average -5V line is rated.

I don't remember which one it is. The -12v sounds likely. It was the one
in the milliamp range. The NICs came with a warning that the typical AT
power supplies were insufficient. I haven't bought one in a box for
quite a while and that was where I saw the warning.

Kent

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